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Iyer's resume includes pianist, composer, bandleader, writer and Ph.D. candidate in physics. In this session, he performs Geri Allen's "I'm All Smiles," and duets with guest host Arturo O'Farrill for the bluesy Iyer original "Abundance."

Eugene Hutz, the eccentric leader of the gypsy-punk collective, speaks with host David Dye about the songwriting behind the band's crazy live show. The band also takes the stage at World Cafe Live for a few songs.

Ari Picker was into jam bands before attending the Berklee College of Music. He emerged with a new obsession -- classical composition -- and assembled a tiny orchestra of North Carolina folk musicians. Listen to two songs from the band's new album, All Alone in an Empty House.

NPR Music's Song of the Day features a new track every weekday, with analysis of the music, links to each artist's websites and, of course, a chance to hear the song itself. Here, Song of the Day editor Stephen Thompson talks about recent selections by Mates of State, O.M.D. with Aretha Franklin, Blonde Redhead and more.

The new supergroup led by Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody includes members of R.E.M. and Belle and Sebastian. The band's debut album, The Place We Ran From, even features Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward. Listen to an interview with Lightbody and Peter Buck and hear tracks from a performance in London.

The Australian siblings released their fourth album, Down the Way, earlier this year. Host David Dye catches up with them before their series of sold-out concerts Down Under.

The rock 'n' roll veterans recently released their 13th album, Tin Can Trust. Listen to the band perform live songs from the record and speak with host David Dye.

The unconventional folk singer is back with a potent combination of conviction and humility on his new album, Nice, Nice, Very Nice. Host David Dye highlights two songs from the record.

The art-punk duo touches on its speedy skater roots on a thrilling new album. If the propulsive riffs on Everything in Between drive a few softies from the room, the songs have served their purpose.

The British rock group released one of the best songs of the 1990s, "Sit Down." Now, almost 30 years after they first got together, the Brits are back. Listen to an interview with songwriter Tim Booth and live songs recorded at World Cafe Live.